Rhode Island Politics and Government

Rhode Island Politics and Government

Author: Maureen Moakley

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780803232181

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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, yet it is also one of the most densely populated. Its political culture has until recently resembled the old-style patronage politics of a city-state. The Ocean State's politics have been highly individualistic, contentious, and distinct from those of surrounding states since its founding by Roger Williams. The state's individualism is embodied in the statue?"The Independent Man"?that stands atop its statehouse.øRhode Island Politics and Government is an essential introduction to the history, structure, and characteristics of politics in Rhode Island. Explained in turn are such components and factors as the state's constitution, general assembly, executive branch, party system, interest groups, budgetary process, and relationship to the federal government. The authors also explore the nature of local government.


How to Start a Business in Rhode Island

How to Start a Business in Rhode Island

Author: Entrepreneur Press

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2004-04-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932156997

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How to Start a Business in Rhode Island is your roadmap to avoid planning, legal and financial pitfalls and direct you through the bureaucratic red tape that often entangles fledgling entrepreneurs. This all-in-one resource goes a step beyond other business how-to books to give you a jump-start on planning for your business and provides you with: Quick reference to the most current mailing and Internet addresses and telephone numbers for federal, state, local and private agencies that will help get your business up and running. State population statistics, income and consumption rates, major industry trends and overall business incentives to give you a better picture of doing business in Rhode Island. Checklists, sample forms and a complete sample business plan to assist you with numerous startup details. State-specific information on issues like choosing a legal form, selecting a business name, obtaining licenses and permits, registering to pay for taxes and knowing your employer responsibilities. Federal and state options for financing your new venture.


Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions

Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions

Author: Donald P. Haider-Markel

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 1124

ISBN-13: 0872893774

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Providing expert analysis of government and politics in all 50 states and the U.S. territories, this innovative two-volume reference fills the critical need for information and analysis of the roles and functions of state government through accessible state-by-state and regional overviews of government and politics.